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Weekly Bible Story

The Visit of the Wise Men (Matthew 2:1-12 NRSV)

2 In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, ² asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” ³ When King Herod heard this, he was frightened, and all Jerusalem with him; ⁴ and calling together all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Messiah was to be born. ⁵ They told him, “In Bethlehem of Judea; for so it has been written by the prophet:

⁶ ‘And you, Bethlehem, in the land of Judah,
    are by no means least among the rulers of Judah;
for from you shall come a ruler
    who is to shepherd my people Israel.’”

⁷ Then Herod secretly called for the wise men and learned from them the exact time when the star had appeared. ⁸ Then he sent them to Bethlehem, saying, “Go and search diligently for the child; and when you have found him, bring me word so that I may also go and pay him homage.” ⁹ When they had heard the king, they set out; and there, ahead of them, went the star that they had seen at its rising, until it stopped over the place where the child was. ¹⁰ When they saw that the star had stopped, they were overwhelmed with joy. ¹¹ On entering the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother; and they knelt down and paid him homage. Then, opening their treasure chests, they offered him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. ¹² And having been warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they left for their own country by another road.

Daily Questions & Prayers

Sunday:  Matthew 2:1-2

What do you think it would have been like to travel all the way across the known world because of a sign in the stars?  Where is a place to which you would like to travel?  What journey is God calling you to take?

Dear God, guide my journey of faith.  Keep all who are traveling safe, and give me the courage to go where I have never been.  Amen.

Monday:  Matthew 2:3-4

When Herod doesn’t know what to do next, he seeks knowledge from the wisest people he knows.  Where do you go to seek wisdom or knowledge?  How do you know which sources to trust?  For whom are you a source of wisdom or knowledge in your life?

Dear Jesus, give me wisdom and knowledge.  Help me to trust, that I may be guided in your way.  Amen.

Tuesday:  Matthew 2:5-6

Bethlehem is a little like the towns that we live in.  What would it be like if someone famous was from your town?  What would you like our towns to be famous for?

(Pray for your town using your own words.)

Wednesday:  Matthew 2:7-8

When is a time that you can remember searching diligently for something?  Did you find it?  How did you find what you were looking for?  What do you think God is calling you to search for?

Dear Jesus, I know that you came to save the lost.  Find me when I am lost, and help me to have the diligence to seek that which needs to be found in my life.  Amen.

Thursday:  Matthew 2:9-10

What would it have been like to get to the end of such a long journey?  When is a time when you have been overwhelmed with joy?  How does God bring joy to you?

Dear God, I thank you for the end of long journeys, and the gift of joy.  Fill me with a sense of joy that never runs out, that it may overflow to those I meet.  Amen.

Friday:  Matthew 2:11

The wise men bring gifts to show that Jesus is king, God, and sacrifice.  What do you think Mary and Joseph thought of these gifts?  What is the best gift you ever received?

Dear Jesus, thank you for reminding me of just who you really are.  Help me to be generous, both in giving and receiving.  Amen.

Saturday:  Matthew 2:12

When is a time when you had to take a detour, or travel by an unfamiliar road?  What was it like for you and your travel companions?  What do you suppose it was like for the wise men?     

Dear Jesus, sometimes you ask me to travel on unfamiliar roads.  Give me courage to persevere, and an open mind and heart to follow where you lead.  Amen.